Mar
9

10 Business Lessons I Learned from My First (Real) Job

Justin on March 9th, 2010

10 years ago this month, I landed my first post-college job that didn’t involve retail.
In March of 2000, a Pittsburgh company called Multimedia Training Systems (which is still in business as I type this) was looking to hire someone who had experience with video production and animation.  As the lone graduate from The Art Institute [...]

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Mar
4

How Chris Brogan’s Day Rate Can Help YOU Get Paid

Justin on March 4th, 2010

There was a small tsunami on Twitter yesterday that had nothing to do with Chilean earthquakes and everything to do with Chris Brogan’s wallet.  In a nutshell, Brogan stated (somewhat quietly) that he charges $22,000 for a day of his time, and THE INTERNET EXPLODED IN A BALL OF SPITE.
Responses from the Twitterverse ranged from [...]

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Mar
1

How to Choose the Right Social Media Tool for the Job

Justin on March 1st, 2010

Let’s say it’s snowing, and you want to clear a path from your door to the street.  You have a few options.  If it’s just a dusting, you might sweep it all away with a broom.  If it’s a heavier snow, you might need a shovel.  And if it’s a blizzard, you may need to [...]

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